Fund Administration – Published on 10 January 2021
Operating across international boundaries brings complexity, risk and cost. This is especially so with fund managers demanding a comprehensive range of fund administration services which they can rely on for compliance and operational success. With the ever-increasing focus on transparency, managing funds effectively is critical. However integrating systems, automating processes and consolidating data can be a costly and time consuming affair.
Initial Public Offering: Hong Kong Stock Exchange – Published on 18 June 2020
In view of Hong Kong’s geographical location coupled with its reputation as an international financial hub, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (“HKSE”) is able to open its door to a wide spectrum of industries and regions, especially for companies with an Asian nexus intending to raise capital and list in a liquid and globally recognised market.
Fortitude Budget – Published on 26 May 2020
With the world changing significantly during the “circuit breaker” period, Singapore must continue to adapt in the next phase of her fight against the global health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. In order for Singapore to pull through these difficult times, the Government has announced the Fortitude Budget, setting aside S$33 billion to reopen the economy, recover and emerge stronger, with an aim to create jobs and build skills for our workers, boost transformation for our enterprises and strengthen resilience for our community.
Resilience & Solidarity Budget – Published on 27 April 2020
In view of the current global health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, the Singapore government has announced the resilience budget and solidarity budget to offer relief and assistance to businesses.
Private Clients – Published on 17 April 2020
Being considered as one of Asia’s leading financial hubs, Singapore has devised a number attractive policies to promote the private wealth sector. However one has still to be mindful of the tax implications of these policies, coupled with the various tax incentives available.
Variable Capital Company – Published on 13 April 2020
Variable Capital Company is a new corporate structure for investment funds constituted under the Variable Capital Companies Act enacted on 14 January 2020 to complement the existing suite of investment fund structures available in Singapore.